What happens to the thyroid gland when body temperature rises?

When body temperature rises, the thyroid gland releases less thyroxine. Thyroxine is a hormone that plays a key role in regulating metabolism and maintaining body temperature. When the body is warm, there is typically less need for metabolic processes that generate heat, prompting the thyroid gland to reduce the production of thyroxine.

This reduction helps to prevent excessive heat production and maintains a stable internal environment, known as homeostasis. The body's response to high temperatures involves mechanisms such as increased blood flow to the skin and sweating, allowing heat to be dissipated more effectively. By lowering thyroxine levels, the thyroid gland helps to ease metabolic activity, which in turn helps manage the body's temperature more effectively.